THIS APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN INTRODUCED IN 1966 TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM WITH SNOW, ICE, AND ROAD DEBRIS GETTING CAUGHT UP IN THE SHIFTER AND CLUTCH LINKAGE, HOWEVER, IT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON CARS AT THE FACTORY UNTIL 67. USUALLY MISSING ON MOST CARS. BLACK POWDER COATED IN 60% GLOSS.